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| hiorgos (Matrix) | Posted: May 22, 2012 - 22:58 Thought it was SRV, came to rate it "2". Was finally 4 or 5. |
| SinisterDexter | Posted: Mar 20, 2012 - 12:41 "Now the fifth daughter on the twelfth night Told the first father that things weren't right My complexion she said is much too white He said come here and step into the light he says hmm you're right Let me tell the second mother this has been done But the second mother was with the seventh son And they were both out on Highway 61." What... the... heck?!? |
| gjones | Posted: Nov 17, 2011 - 05:17 Tryin to hard there Dave your just too cool for any of us. |
| rmoore007 | Posted: Nov 03, 2011 - 13:58 Hmmm...so how come i cannot find this song (version) for sale? |
| Johray63 (The Lowlands) | Posted: Oct 31, 2011 - 02:44 In general there's always something about the orginal, a cover can't surpass, but this is probably the most effective interpretation of this song I've ever heard. Johnny Winters' version may be more exciting, but this gets under your skin and makes the lyrics (story) come alive. Love the sound as well. |
| Gregorama (Austin, TX) | Posted: Sep 12, 2011 - 13:12 I have to admit that the first few airings of this I didn't care for it but it's starting to grow on me. |
| Groogrux69 (Auburn, CA) | Posted: Sep 12, 2011 - 13:09 Oh God said to Abraham, "Kill me a son" Abe says, "Man, you must be puttin' me on" God say, "No." Abe say, "What?" God say, "You can do what you want Abe, but The next time you see me comin' you better run" Well Abe says, "Where do you want this killin' done?" God says, "Out on Highway 61." Well Georgia Sam he had a bloody nose Well Mack the Finger said to Louie the King Now the fifth daughter on the twelfth night Now the rovin' gambler he was very bored |
| nalle (Malmo, Sweden) | Posted: Sep 12, 2011 - 13:07 Want some Blasters! We can start with Marie, Marie. |
| Cynaera (Kenneth's Frequency) | Posted: Aug 14, 2011 - 17:38 scraig wrote:  LOVE this pic. |
| J_R (Cuernavaca Morelos México) | Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 09:40  Una gran canción con una EXCELENTE interpretación. |
| siskinbob (United Kingdom) | Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 08:50 Just 5 hours ago and the Dylan version was playing. I'm listening to RP way to much.  |
| handyrae (Zero Point Field) | Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 08:47 Derecho wrote: This might as well be a cover by William Shatner. Now THAT I'd like to hear. Not that I'm not enjoying this version, but I'd love to hear The Shat's version too. |
| Randomax (Wimberley, TX) | Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 08:47 Derecho wrote: Terrible, Terrible, Terrible. This might as well be a cover by William Shatner. I like W. Shatner covers! =) |
| Randomax (Wimberley, TX) | Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 08:45 IMHO, one of the best Dylan covers EVER!!!!!!!!!! |
| NickDanger (in absentia) | Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 08:43 Prefer Dylan. |
| lexica (Oaktown, 510) | Posted: Jul 11, 2011 - 19:44 Geecheeboy wrote: The exact same story figures prominently in Jewish history, Christian tradition, and Islamic tradition, as well. Except in the Islamic faith, where they believe the son nearly sacrificed was not Issac (through his wife Sarah), but his son Ishmael (through Hagar). But Bob bridged that gap when he wrote "kill me a son," not specifying which. That pretty much covers the world's major religions, without niggling over Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. They probably have similar tests of obedience in their "traditions" as well. It's an important story, regardless of our desire to embrace it or our dislike of it. Great version, here by Dave. I like it much more than the original. I can't speak for Hinduism, but as far as Buddhism goes, I believe this is almost entirely off base. This is one of the most famous quotes from the Buddha: Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Buddhism is very much not about blindly obeying or following anybody, even the Buddha himself. |
| michaelc (Walnut Creek, CA) | Posted: Jul 01, 2011 - 17:02 Cynaera wrote: I really, REALLY like this version. That dark, sardonic voice and the guitars - and the lyrics are perfect for his vocal style. Cohen-ish. And yes - more Blasters, please?  agree off to itunes |
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Apr 29, 2011 - 13:17 I really, REALLY like this version. That dark, sardonic voice and the guitars - and the lyrics are perfect for his vocal style. Cohen-ish. And yes - more Blasters, please? |
| BigIslandBlues | Posted: Apr 29, 2011 - 13:13 Derecho wrote: Terrible, Terrible, Terrible. This might as well be a cover by William Shatner. Beam me up Dave. Another great performer rides the RP airwaves. |
| TigtheRed (Alpine) | Posted: Apr 29, 2011 - 13:10 This version is a FUNGUS! it grows on me more every time i hear it....  |
| oldviolin (Esse Quam Videri) | Posted: Apr 10, 2011 - 11:43 You can call me Zimmy, or you can call me Dave... |
| DD rabbi_phil (beach) | Posted: Apr 07, 2011 - 22:05 got a real Stevie Ray guitar sound. like that p.s. play more Blasters, X. Goodnight Elvis |
| strongbad | Posted: Feb 25, 2011 - 11:40 Check out Dave Alvin cameo on this weeks Justified on fx |
| scraig (Santa Barbara, CA) | Posted: Feb 25, 2011 - 11:32 |
| Derecho (A Land Without Traffic Lights) | Posted: Feb 06, 2011 - 15:29 Terrible, Terrible, Terrible. This might as well be a cover by William Shatner. |
| wildrudi (NW Germany, Oldenburg) | Posted: Feb 06, 2011 - 15:28 |
| SuzG (at my desk) | Posted: Jan 06, 2011 - 08:45 davidfarmerie wrote: I absolutely love this version of a GREAT Dylan song! Can anyone tell me where I can purchase/download it? I can't find it on any Alvin album.. Try here: http://yeproc.com/ And while your're at it, check out his work with the Guilty Men, and the Guilty Women. And his duet with David Hidalgo.... great combo of voices. Yeah. I'm a life long fan of the man. |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Nov 23, 2010 - 03:10 ziakut wrote: See? Dylan should just stick to writing....not performing. This tune is actually great...someone else covered it...go figure. Yup, I'll second that. Dylan's a great songwriter and poet, but his voice sounds like adenoidal cats being strangled. Love Dylan songs, hate the voice, so covers like this are ideal for the Nottingham jury, which increases its vote to 8. And does this guy have a smooth deep voice, or what? |
| byzantium | Posted: Nov 01, 2010 - 12:44 just not a fan of this song - no good reason - maybe his voice is just too clean/pure |
| davidfarmerie | Posted: Oct 22, 2010 - 19:56 I absolutely love this version of a GREAT Dylan song! Can anyone tell me where I can purchase/download it? I can't find it on any Alvin album.. |
| bpkengor (York, Maine, USA) | Posted: Oct 22, 2010 - 11:08 YYZ_Randy wrote: I have always been a huge Dylan fan but I absolutely loved this version of Highway 61. I now have discovered Dave Alvin and need to hear more. Thanks RP. "King of California", "Interstate City" and "Blackjack David" are all fine albums. "King of California" is one of my DIDs. |
| (former member) | Posted: Oct 22, 2010 - 11:01 mediamarv wrote: First time to hear this version. I like it, the calm attitude belies all the emotional absurdity that Dylan's voice put into it. More matter of fact with Alvin, more accusatory with Dylan. Love the song, even if I sing it. (which no one should experience!) Yup. |
| SanFranGayMan (San Francisco) | Posted: Sep 30, 2010 - 21:53 And dare we say, Buddhism specifically is more a philosophy than a religion, which is why their dogmas aren't always running over our Karmas, like the Big 3 always seem to do. Ironic isn't it, that they all claim the same "sacred space"? Like 3 corporations fighting over the patent rights to something they have "invented".... Geecheeboy wrote: The exact same story figures prominently in Jewish history, Christian tradition, and Islamic tradition, as well. Except in the Islamic faith, where they believe the son nearly sacrificed was not Issac (through his wife Sarah), but his son Ishmael (through Hagar). But Bob bridged that gap when he wrote "kill me a son," not specifying which. That pretty much covers the world's major religions, without niggling over Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. They probably have similar tests of obedience in their "traditions" as well. It's an important story, regardless of our desire to embrace it or our dislike of it. Great version, here by Dave. I like it much more than the original. |
| Dgradeworkunit (Shenandoah Valley) | Posted: Sep 20, 2010 - 18:03 crockydile wrote: ...Scare the hell out of 'em then tell them new stuff.  Well your interpretation is as good as any other and... whatever its shortcomings... trauma therapy does often work! But understandably, nobody likes it much. |
| JBarDom (Mexico) | Posted: Sep 20, 2010 - 18:01 Frank Zappa..ish.... |
| blotto (here, at the moment) | Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 10:01 Wow, that is funny. So if I have this straight, the Christian wasy of doing things is to scare the hell out of a person so they are open to new stuff. What would've happened if Gods doorbell rang and he got distracted or something like his red phone didn't work, and he didn't get the "cancel execution, I was just kidding" order down in time. That would've been funny eh. Good song none the less. crockydile wrote: I'm a Christian and I think the normal interpretation of this story is wrong. It's a story about initiation. It's not about Abraham, it's about Isaac. Isaac is led to believe that he's going to be killed, but is spared at the "last moment." This produces a state in the initiate where they are then receptive to new knowledge. Scare the hell out of 'em then tell them new stuff. |
| ziakut (Chicago, IL) | Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 09:59 See? Dylan should just stick to writing....not performing. This tune is actually great...someone else covered it...go figure. |
| Panama_Floyd (Atlanta, GA) | Posted: Aug 29, 2010 - 21:46 Bill, you are successful. I finally gave an 8 to a cover of a tune I consider "legendary" in it's original form. |
| mediamarv (Sebastopol, CA) | Posted: Aug 19, 2010 - 17:24 First time to hear this version. I like it, the calm attitude belies all the emotional absurdity that Dylan's voice put into it. More matter of fact with Alvin, more accusatory with Dylan. Love the song, even if I sing it. (which no one should experience!) |
| YYZ_Randy | Posted: Aug 06, 2010 - 19:04 I have always been a huge Dylan fan but I absolutely loved this version of Highway 61. I now have discovered Dave Alvin and need to hear more. Thanks RP. |
| crockydile (Outer Spiral Arm, Milky Way) | Posted: Jul 31, 2010 - 09:46 OutvilleRd wrote: Ouch. This cover hurts my feelings. Well, if you wouldn't leave them lying the floor like that... |
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Jul 28, 2010 - 21:51 I've heard Dylan's original... and I love it for its atmosphere. And now, Dave Alvin's version - polar-opposite, but strangely good, too. That deep voice, more spoken than sung, and the backing instruments... I hope no one puts a gun to my head and makes me choose, because I'd have to take the bullet. |
| bachbeet | Posted: Jun 16, 2010 - 22:10 Not nearly as good as Dylan's original. And, I always liked the lyrics. Highway 61 seemed like a metaphor where all sorts of bad stuff happened. |
| peacockangel (Phoenix) | Posted: Apr 24, 2010 - 11:40 leathepea wrote:The first verse in this song, pretty much sums up why I don't believe in Christianity. crockydile wrote: I'm a Christian and I think the normal interpretation of this story is wrong. It's a story about initiation. It's not about Abraham, it's about Isaac. Isaac is led to believe that he's going to be killed, but is spared at the "last moment." This produces a state in the initiate where they are then receptive to new knowledge. Scare the hell out of 'em then tell them new stuff. ~ you sound like you might have a little experience with initiation ~ write me a note if you'd like definitely about Abraham too and lots more (and Abraham is old testement or as we might say Torah ~ just sayin lol ;-) |
| musickat (Lake of the Ozarks) | Posted: Apr 24, 2010 - 11:35 Rockin tune  |
| crockydile (Outer Spiral Arm, Milky Way) | Posted: Apr 14, 2010 - 08:59 leathepea wrote: The first verse in this song, pretty much sums up why I don't believe in Christianity. I'm a Christian and I think the normal interpretation of this story is wrong. It's a story about initiation. It's not about Abraham, it's about Isaac. Isaac is led to believe that he's going to be killed, but is spared at the "last moment." This produces a state in the initiate where they are then receptive to new knowledge. Scare the hell out of 'em then tell them new stuff. |
| OutvilleRd | Posted: Apr 14, 2010 - 08:58 Ouch. This cover hurts my feelings. |
| vandal (arriving somewhere, but not here. . .) | Posted: Apr 14, 2010 - 08:58 Geecheeboy wrote: The exact same story figures prominently in Jewish history, Christian tradition, and Islamic tradition, as well. Except in the Islamic faith, where they believe the son nearly sacrificed was not Issac (through his wife Sarah), but his son Ishmael (through Hagar). But Bob bridged that gap when he wrote "kill me a son," not specifying which. That pretty much covers the world's major religions, without niggling over Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. They probably have similar tests of obedience in their "traditions" as well. It's an important story, regardless of our desire to embrace it or our dislike of it. Great version, here by Dave. I like it much more than the original. Well written, and agreed. . . |
| Geecheeboy (under a crescent moon and palmetto tree) | Posted: Mar 26, 2010 - 09:36 leathepea wrote: The first verse in this song, pretty much sums up why I don't believe in Christianity. The exact same story figures prominently in Jewish history, Christian tradition, and Islamic tradition, as well. Except in the Islamic faith, where they believe the son nearly sacrificed was not Issac (through his wife Sarah), but his son Ishmael (through Hagar). But Bob bridged that gap when he wrote "kill me a son," not specifying which. That pretty much covers the world's major religions, without niggling over Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. They probably have similar tests of obedience in their "traditions" as well. It's an important story, regardless of our desire to embrace it or our dislike of it. Great version, here by Dave. I like it much more than the original. |
| twitterpated | Posted: Mar 26, 2010 - 09:11 Some nice down-and-dirty funk first thing goes down well with me! |